Aston Villa would host playoff

LONDON -- The Premier League says Aston Villa's stadium will
host the playoff for third place between Arsenal and Chelsea if
they finish level on points, goal difference and goals scored.

The match at Villa Park would take place on May 26, the day
after the Champions League final in London and a week after the
last round of matches in the Premier League.

Chelsea has a two-point lead over Arsenal going into their final
games on Sunday. But if Chelsea draws against Everton, Arsenal can
finish tied in the standings by beating Newcastle by a single goal
while scoring two more than Chelsea.

Finishing in third place advances a team into the group stage of
the Champions League. The fourth-place finisher must go through a
qualifying round.